University Health Network
Registered Nurse
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Job Description
- Req#: 878669
- Applying knowledge of nursing science, theory, skill, and critical decision making in the provision of compassionate, collaborative, and competent care in accordance with the UHN Professional Practice Model for Nursing and the mission and vision of nursing at the UHN
- Ensuring practice is consistent with professional standards and the ethical framework as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario and the UHN policy and procedure.
- Demonstrating commitment to professional lifelong learning by participating in continuing education activities to meet the needs of the patient population served and the standards of the profession.
- Performing reflective practice, analyzing, and evaluating nursing knowledge and modifying practice accordingly to improve the quality of nursing and patient care.
- Performing cross-functional and other responsibilities, as assigned and/or requested.
Qualifications:
- Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) Certification
- Must be flexible and possess the ability to work effectively and efficiently within a variety of patient care teams.
- Demonstrated patient centered approach to providing care and service.
- Excellent patient teaching abilities
- Excellent interpersonal and decision-making skills.
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- B.Sc.N. preferred.
- Strong Medical/Surgical Nursing background preferred.
- New graduates welcome to apply.
Why join UHN?
In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs, and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.
- Competitive offer packages
- Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
- Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
- A flexible work environment
- Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
- Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)
Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.
Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.
UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
- Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
About the company
The University Health Network (UHN), consisting of Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital and Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, is a recognized leader in patient care, research and education. - Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) Certification
- Ensuring practice is consistent with professional standards and the ethical framework as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario and the UHN policy and procedure.
JOB TITLE - Registered Nurse - Nursing Resource Team (NRT)
Job Posting #: 878669
Union: ONA
Site: Toronto Western and Toronto General Hospitals
Department: Nursing Resource Team (NRT)
Reports to: Nurse Manager
Hours: 37.5 Hours/Week.
Wage range or Salary: $37.93 - $54.37 per hour. (Start rate in accordance with collective agreement requirements)
Status: Permanent Full-time
Shifts: 12 Hour Shifts –Varying Start and Finish Times; Days, Nights, and Weekends
Closing Date: Until Filled
This position is eligible for the New Graduate Guarantee Program
The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research, and education. With a long tradition of ground-breaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.
Position Summary
The Nursing Resource Team (NRT) is an initiative created to respond to unit nursing staffing requirements at UHN based on patient acuity, replacement needs for leaves such as sick or vacation time and known short-term vacancies when the unit’s internal staff resources are unavailable. The NRT is comprised of very skilled nurses, trained and capable of being deployed to provide high quality care to a wide range of patient populations. Within the NRT, no two shifts ever look the same.
The Nursing Resource Team (NRT) is a team designed to give nurses a broad range of skills and knowledge to practice in a number of specialties. It is an ideal opportunity for nurses, from the novices looking to jumpstart their careers to the experts seeking to explore other career paths. At UHN, you’ll have the opportunity to work in a diverse set of highly specialized clinical areas.
Reporting to the NRT Manager, the NRT nurse will undergo an extensive orientation and education period before they assume responsibility for a broad range of nursing services for patients. The NRT nurse will be a champion in promoting excellent patient care while also demonstrating exceptional leadership, communication, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
The NRT is an exciting and dynamic environment for nursing staff, offering support through a variety of continuing education, career laddering and professional development opportunities across UHN Programs and Sites. Being a part of the NRT helps in building a strong foundation for career advancement. The NRT experience gives nurses the opportunity to broaden their skills and knowledge and enrich their critical thinking and problem-solving skills through exposure to a variety of work environments and patient populations. If you're seeking variety in your nursing practice this is an opportunity for you!
Duties
As a member of the NRT the Registered Nurse practices in accordance with relevant legislation/standards, meeting the legal and ethical requirements of the profession. The principal responsibilities include:
- Applying knowledge of nursing science, theory, skill, and critical decision making in the provision of compassionate, collaborative, and competent care in accordance with the UHN Professional Practice Model for Nursing and the mission and vision of nursing at the UHN